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India Part 3 – Understanding

June 2, 2011Mary Jo2 Comments on India Part 3 – Understanding

Our “regular” schedule took a more defined shape for me on Thursday. Eating a wonderful breakfast each morning at the hotel, finding our way over to the tent where the 800+ kids from all around Faridabad would gather for YCF (Young Citizens Festival), s…

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India • Mission Trips • Travel

India Part 2 – Navigating

May 31, 2011Mary Jo4 Comments on India Part 2 – Navigating

We arrived in India early in the morning and I was immediately struck by the contrasts of beautiful India. Everywhere I looked something surprised me. I had seen pictures, I had heard stories and yet I had no idea how it would be. My first regret was…

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Church • Family • Friends • India • Mission Trips • Travel

India Part 1 – Are We There Yet?

May 28, 2011Mary Jo6 Comments on India Part 1 – Are We There Yet?

We were supposed to leave on Sunday and the delay brought on by weather in New York brought on a domino effect that wouldn’t quit. Changing our flight out of Nashville until Monday meant splitting our group of 24 into three groups. I was to leave with…

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Arden Court • Church • Everyday Life • Family • Friends • India • Mission Trips • Travel • Writing

A Long Flight Home

May 25, 2011Mary JoLeave a Comment on A Long Flight Home

Yesterday was the longest Tuesday I’ve ever had. It started in Delhi and ended in Mount Juliet and was a full 35 hours long. I know there are only 24 hours in a day but the 10 and a half hour time difference came into play and to be honest…I’m still…

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Arden Court • Church • Family • Friends • Marriage

“Are You Excited?”

May 15, 2011July 8, 2020Mary Jo3 Comments on “Are You Excited?”

I’m leaving TODAY for India. Am I excited? That’s the question that I’ve fielded non-stop for the past couple of weeks. The answer isn’t what people want to hear. So I try to soften it, but I can’t lie, do the dance and just say what they want. I ju…

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Aron • Church • Everyday Life • Family • Ivan • Writing

“Wheels”

May 12, 2011Mary Jo5 Comments on “Wheels”

I was putting the last of my groceries into the back of our van when I saw him making his way around the parking lot at our local Walmart. It was cold outside and I had my two assistants with me (Ivan – 5 and Aron – 3) and was going about the sometimes…

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Church • Women's Ministry • Writing

Child of Weakness

May 5, 2011September 16, 2020Mary Jo3 Comments on Child of Weakness

I sat behind her at the meeting. I didn’t recognize her. Maybe she’s from a different church, maybe she attends our Saturday night service, I don’t know, and frankly I wasn’t interested enough to ask. She wore black. Not strictly black, just most…

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Aron • Church • Everyday Life • Family • House • Ivan • Owen

We Colored Easter Eggs, And That’s All I Have to Say About That

April 25, 2011July 6, 2020Mary Jo1 Comment on We Colored Easter Eggs, And That’s All I Have to Say About That
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Church • Friends • Limerick Friday

Go Johnny Go…and Stirring into Action

April 15, 2011May 10, 2020Mary Jo2 Comments on Go Johnny Go…and Stirring into Action

As he walked with Cecilia Levine,
Young Johnny had love on his mind.
She was pretty and sweet,
And quite quick on her feet.
So much so, she left him behind.
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Church • Crochet • Everyday Life • Friends • Sewing • Writing

No Toothbrushes in Heaven

March 31, 2011Mary Jo3 Comments on No Toothbrushes in Heaven

There are no toothbrushes in heaven,No rinse, no mouthwash, no floss.Our food won’t stick to our teethNot even the best chocolate sauce.And if our dentist makes it to heavenWhich some folks say is in doubtHe’ll have to find a new jobBecause…

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